MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR ZANZIBAR

Effective October 1, 2024, all travelers to Zanzibar are required to purchase additional travel insurance through the local insurance company (Zanzibar Insurance Corporation). This regulation applies to anyone arriving on the island, regardless of whether you already have your own travel insurance.

WHAT DOES THIS MANDATORY INSURANCE COST?

The cost of Zanzibar Mandatory Travel Insurance is 44 USD per person. The following rates apply for children:

Children from 3 to 17 years receive a 50% discount
Babies aged 0 to 2 are insured free of charge.

HOW DO YOU APPLY FOR INSURANCE?

Travel insurance must be requested online before arrival in Zanzibar. This can be done individually, as well as for families (from 3 to 9 persons) or groups (10 or more persons). Applying is easy and can be done online through the official website: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/ To apply, you will need the information below:

Name/personal information
Passport information and photo of passport page with biometric data
Arrival and departure dates

After payment, you will then receive a QR code to show upon arrival at the airport.

Insurance application help: view PDF here

WHAT DOES THIS INSURANCE COVER FOR ZANZIBAR?

The basic coverage of this mandatory travel insurance includes emergency medical expenses, repatriation costs, personal accidents, delays, loss and theft of luggage, court costs and personal liability. Learn more about this new measure: https://visumbuitenland.nl/tanzania/nieuws/verplichte-reisverzekering-zanzibar Still have questions about this new mandatory insurance? If so, please contact our team at info@bright-tanzania.com

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